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Definition of calcium
: a silver-white divalent metallic element of the alkaline-earth group occurring only in combination — see Chemical Elements Table
Examples of calcium in a Sentence
Her doctor said she should eat more foods that are high in calcium, such as milk and cheese.
Recent Examples on the Web
Most stones are a combination of calcium and either oxalate or phosphorous. — Marcos Del Rosario-santiago, baltimoresun.com, "Doctors say summer is kidney-stone season. Here’s what you should know.," 11 July 2019 Delicious paired with cheese and meat or simply eaten on their own, these seasoned snacks are a good source of calcium and contain six grams of protein per serving. — Hannah Chubb, PEOPLE.com, "PEOPLE Food Awards 2019: The Best New Snacks in Grocery Stores This Year," 5 July 2019 Per serving: 142 calories; no fat; no saturated fat; no cholesterol; 4 g protein; 30 g carbohydrate; 1 g sugar; 1 g fiber; 296 mg sodium; 8 mg calcium. GRILLED PIZZA Adapted from Bon Appetit. — Daniel Neman, Twin Cities, "You can grill that? 6 new recipes to try this season," 4 July 2019 Most stones are a combination of calcium and either oxalate or phosphorous. — Marcos Del Rosario-santiago, chicagotribune.com, "Doctors say summer is kidney-stone season. Here’s what you should know.," 1 July 2019 The problem is caused by a lack of calcium needed for fruit formation. — Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, "Easter lily bulbs can be left in container or transplanted," 29 June 2019 According to the National Institutes of Health, the tolerable upper intake level of calcium for pregnant people 19 and over is 2,500 milligrams per day. — Cassie Shortsleeve, SELF, "7 Ways to Feel Better in Your First Trimester From People Who Have Been There," 31 May 2019 Each Hydropanel, the company says, can produce an average of 60 to 150 liters of liquid water a month, which is stored in a 30-liter reservoir that adds calcium and magnesium for health and taste. — Donna J. Nelson, Scientific American, "Off-Grid Devices Draw Drinking Water from Dry Air," 26 June 2017 Operating historically as Southern Lime and in operation for more than 60 years, the facility supplies high-calcium quicklime and hydrated lime products. — William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al.com, "Mississippi Lime acquires Calera operations," 8 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'calcium.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for calcium
calcium
noun
English Language Learners Definition of calcium
: a substance that is found in most plants and animals and that is especially important in people for strong healthy bones
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calcium
noun
cal·ci·um
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Kids Definition of calcium
: a silvery soft metallic chemical element that is essential for strong healthy bones
cal·ci·um
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Medical Definition of calcium
: a silver-white bivalent metallic element that is an alkaline earth metal, occurs only in combination, and is an essential constituent of most plants and animals
—symbol Ca
— see Chemical Elements Table
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